Articles by Kim Da-sol
Kim Da-sol
ddd@heraldcorp.com-
Asiana’s choice of HDC seen as a boon for Aekyung
Debt-ridden Asiana Airlines’ choice of a consortium led by Hyundai Development Company as its new owner -- one of the three bidders for a controlling 31 percent stake -- is a boon for Aekyung Group which lost out, according to analysts Wednesday.The HDC consortium also includes Mirae Asset Daewoo, which will take 20 percent stake. Soon after the announcement, Aekyung said in a statement that it will continue to advance its budget airline brand Jeju Air’s safety operation system and d
Industry Nov. 13, 2019
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HDC consortium picked as preferred bidder for Asiana
A consortium of HDC Hyundai Development Company and Mirae Asset Daewoo was picked as the preferred bidder to acquire the country’s second-largest air carrier, Asiana Airlines, Tuesday.The decision comes seven months after Asiana Airlines’ parent company, Kumho Industrial, put a controlling 31 percent stake in its air carrier unit up for sale. Three bidders -- Aekyung Group, Hyundai Development Company and Korea Corporate Governance Improvement -- had submitted applications.“We
Industry Nov. 12, 2019
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[From the Scene] Incheon Airport draws MRO cluster blueprint
EVERETT, Washington -- Despite growing fears on plane defects worldwide, Boeing is relentlessly assembling 24 new aircrafts at its one-roof factory in Washington.At its Everett factory -- the world’s largest by size at 13.38 million cubic meters -- the firm’s wide-body 747, 767, 777 and 787 planes are being assembled by humans, robots and cranes. Robots bring the carbon fiber components for the B777X and fasten them together. They work by going underneath the components, whereas
Industry Nov. 11, 2019
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Korea Airports Corp. submits final proposal for Manta airport in Ecuador
South Korean airport operator Korea Airports Corp. said Wednesday it submitted the final proposal for the operation of an airport in Manta, Ecuador, on Monday, after wrapping up a preliminary site survey and working-level discussions.Manta is located in the capital of Quito, a popular vacation city responsible for about 10 percent of the country’s economy. KAC has been selected as the preferred bidder to renovate, expand and operate the airport for 30 years. The airport had suffered d
Industry Nov. 6, 2019
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Korean version of ‘Las Vegas’ to emerge in Incheon
UNCASVILLE, Connecticut -- Incheon, home to South Korea’s largest international airport, is set to transform into a comprehensive entertainment zone representative of Northeast Asia, according to officials.A five-star hotel, an arena, convention facility, casino and theme park are being fast-tracked at the International Business Center of the airport. The Incheon International Airport Corp. said Tuesday that the integrated entertainment resort project -- the largest in Korea under the name
Industry Nov. 5, 2019
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파라마운트 테마파크, ‘파라마운트 코리아’로 2025년 개장
[코리아헤럴드(코네티컷)=김다솔 기자] 영종도 인스파이어 복합리조트 내에 들어설 미국 영화회사 파라마운트 픽쳐스의 테마파크가 ‘파라마운트 코리아’라는 이름으로 2025년에 들어선다. 파라마운트 픽쳐스의 타이 그라나롤리 전무는 3일(현지시간) 미국 코네티컷에서 “K-pop과 한국의 역사, 고유 문화 등 한국의 스토리 라인을 담은 놀이기구를 포함한 테마파크를 조성할 것”이라고 말했다. 서울에 위치한 롯데월드와 접근성이 좋은 에버랜드와 맞붙게 되는 파라마운트 코리아는 영종도에 들어설 인스파이어 복합리조트 내 약 400,000 제곱미터 공간에 들어설 예정이다. 그라나롤리 전무는 파라마운트 테마파크에서 선보일 “드림스 오브 코리아 (Dreams of Korea)라는 쇼를 통해 한국의 역사와 스토리를 보여줄 것”이라고 말했다. 이 외에도 주,야간 퍼레이드를 포함한 다양한 라이브 엔터테인먼트 쇼로 방문객들의 눈을 사로잡겠
한국어판 Nov. 5, 2019
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Budget airlines upgrade in-flight services, diversify routes
Amid fierce competition, Korean low-cost carriers are seeking to attract more passengers by upgrading their in-flight services and diversifying routes. They had previously focused on no-frills cheap flights without meals and entertainment. But in early October, Air Seoul -- under the country’s No. 2 full-service carrier Asiana Airlines -- began offering in-flight movies, a first for a low-cost carrier here. The LCC operates the Airbus 321-200, which has personal screens for each seat, unli
Industry Nov. 3, 2019
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Ministry to advance safety probe, repair of Boeing 737 NGs in Korea
South Korean air carriers will be subject to a government safety probe within the next month, a move by the Transport Ministry to improve safety checks in the wake of global concerns over component malfunctions of Boeing 737 Next Generation aircrafts.Following the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s announcement of the measures on Wednesday, a total of 150 B737 NG aircrafts operated in the country are to undergo an emergency safety inspection by the end of November. The i
Industry Oct. 31, 2019
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Hyundai Glovis opens Southport Yard in Philadephia
South Korean logistics company Hyundai Glovis said Wednesday that it had opened a vehicle-storage space at Southport Yard inside the Port of Philadelphia, where new Hyundai, Kia and Genesis cars will arrive before they are shipped off to dealerships in the US.With the opening of the new facility which spans over 1 square kilometer of land, some 36,000 vehicles will be unloaded and stored at Southport Yard off of the ships for checking before imported to the US. The opening ceremony was attended
Industry Oct. 30, 2019
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BMW holds its first Ladies Championship in Busan
BMW Group Korea held the BMW Ladies Championship 2019 from Thursday last week to Sunday, with South Korean golfer Jang Ha-na clinching the top place in a three-hole playoff.The four-day event at LPGA International Busan drew an audience of some 70,000 who watched the play, the largest number to watch an LPGA tour match so far. BMW Group said the Ladies Championship illustrates its willingness to continue to invest in the Korean sports industry and raise Korean golf’s status globally.The co
Industry Oct. 30, 2019
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Asiana starts regular Kaohsiung, Phu Quoc routes
Asiana Airlines said Tuesday it has converted the irregular Incheon-Kaohsiung and Incheon-Phu Quoc operations into regular routes.The flights to Kaohsiung in Taiwan will be operated seven times a week, and the flights to Phu Quoc, Vietnam, will be operated four times a week. Asiana said it held a ceremony at the Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1 to celebrate the launch of the new regular routes on Monday. By Kim Da-sol (ddd@heraldcorp.com)
Industry Oct. 29, 2019
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[Advertising Awards] Woongjin Coway prioritizes clean, healthy lifestyle
MARKETING AWARDS/ GOLD PRIZEWOONGJIN COWAYBy Kim Hyoung-kwonMarketing division director and executive directorWe appreciate being selected for The Korea Herald’s Advertising Awards this year. Woongjin Coway is a life care company that aims to create a healthy and convenient lifestyle. We are doing our best to make our customers enjoy a safe living environment including water, air and sleep. Amid growing public concerns over fine dust particles each year, air purifiers have become
Industry Oct. 29, 2019
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Mirae Asset Daewoo wins sustainability award
Mirae Asset Daewoo received an award at the 2019 DJSI International Conference last week for appearing on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for an eighth consecutive year, the company said Monday.The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, created in 1999 jointly by S&P Dow Jones and Robeco SAM, acknowledge the most sustainable companies across 61 industries in consideration of economic, environmental and social criteria. The DJSI serve as best-in-class benchmarks for investors, providing i
Industry Oct. 28, 2019
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CJ bets big on dried seaweed as next K-food
South Korean food manufacturer CJ CheilJedang said Monday it is betting on dried seaweed as the next megahit food item for exports, following the popularity of its Bibigo dumplings.The company plans to double its dried seaweed sales by 2023, amid the expanding global market for the product. In recent years, crispy and flavorful seaweed has gained popularity overseas as a healthy snack, full of vitamins and minerals.CJ CheilJedang, which began marketing dried seaweed in 2006 and started exporting
Industry Oct. 28, 2019
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GS E&C buys stakes in $1.4b petroleum plant project in Turkey
GS Engineering and Construction said Sunday it had bought a nearly 50 percent stake in a $1.4 billion project to construct a petrochemical plant in Turkey.The South Korean builder has signed a shareholder agreement with Ronesans Holding of Turkey to acquire a 49 percent stake in Ceyhan Petrokimya Endustriyel Yatrim (CPEY), a subsidiary of the Turkish business group, the firm said. The signing ceremony was held in Istanbul on Sept. 26. By buying the stake, GS E&C will also earn profits
Industry Oct. 27, 2019
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